At least 10 members of the bodies of the order have lost their lives in violent circumstances so far in 2024, many times while fulfilling their duty to protect citizens.
Yesterday, it was funeral of the most recent, whose relatives demanded the arrest of those responsible. He sergeant police major eddyCalcaño Castillo, a member of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Dicrim), was shot at in Baní.
As shown in several videos spread through the networks social networks, was killed in an exchange of gunfire while trying to prevent what appeared to be an armed robbery at a lottery bank.
Eddy Calcaño Castillo, sergeant of the National Police, 38 years old, lost his life in Baní while trying to thwart an assault on a lottery bank. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
Notable cases of agents killed in 2024:
The Army lieutenant colonel, 50, was murdered in an apparent robbery attempt in the Manoguayabo sector of Santo Domingo Oeste, on February 22. While he was returning to his home, unknown individuals intercepted him and shot him. Days later, the alleged perpetrators were killed in an operation carried out by the Police National.
The 28-year-old National Police private lost his life on June 29 in San Cristóbal. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
The satin of the Police Nacional, 28, lost his life on June 29 in San Cristóbal, after receiving several gunshot wounds while carrying out his duties. Those responsible for the crime were handed over to the authorities by family members and lawyers, who collaborated with the justice system to clarify the case.
The Dicrim agent, 30 years old, was murdered on July 16 in La Ciénaga, Santo Domingo. While he was on vacation, he was intercepted by criminals who tried to rob him of his belongings. One of the assailants voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, while the other died in a confrontation with the police. Police.
José Ferreiras Cuevas, a 42-year-old Dominican Republic Army major, was murdered on November 2. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
The major of the Dominican Republic Army, 42 years old, was murdered on November 2 in front of his residence in the Villa Liberación sector, Santo Domingo Este. He was attacked by assailants who shot him to steal his mobile phone, leaving his motorcycle abandoned at the crime scene.
Euclides Ureña Mejía, murdered in a Hotel in La Gina, in Miches. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
The death of this sergeant older, 48 years old, occurred in the early morning of November 2 at a Hotel in La Gina, in Miches.
The event, which shocked the community, occurred at the Mercedes Hotel, where the victim was staying. Urena Mejía, known as “Candela”, lived in La Sierra, Don López section, in Hato Mayor del Rey, but was on duty in the area at the time of the attack.
He lost his life after being shot multiple times inside his Hotel room, according to reports.
Rafael Paulino Martínez, a private member of the National Police, assigned to the Digesett, was 26 years old when he was intercepted and murdered. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
The satin of the Police Nacional, assigned to the Digesett, was 26 years old when he was intercepted and murdered on November 6 in an assault that occurred at kilometer 20 of the Yamasá Highway, while he was on his way to his post in Villa Mella. The criminals shot him to steal his motorcycle and his service weapon.
The 34-year-old agent of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) was murdered on November 14 in the 27 de Febrero sector, Santo Domingo. Four men intercepted him while he was traveling on a motorcycle. When he resisted, he was fatally shot. Felix He left two children orphaned, including a newborn.
Juan Abreu Rosario, captain of the National Police, 45 years old, was murdered on November 15 at a false checkpoint. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
The captain of the Police Nacional, 45, was murdered on November 15 at a false checkpoint in Piedra Blanca, Monseñor Nouel. A group of criminals, which included a corporal of the Police Nacional, took money from him before shooting him. This crime also left one civilian dead during the attack.
Ramón Antonio Cabrera Ferrer, a 60-year-old retired apitan from the National Police, died on November 24 in an attempted assault in the municipality of Haina. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)
Ramon Antonio Cabrera Ferrer
The retired captain of the Police A 60-year-old national, he died on November 24 in an attempted assault in the municipality of Haina, San Cristóbal. He was intercepted by criminals who attacked him to steal his belongings while he returned to his home.
Spokesman for the National Police, Diego Pesqueira, expressed his deep concern about the events. (DL FILE)
The Policeregrets facts
The spokesperson for the Police National, DiegoPesqueiraexpressed his concern about the cases that affect both society and the families of police officers and military.
“Each of these cases, which in some cases are victims of the delinquency and others of social conflicts, hits us deeply. However, the Police National, in coordination with the Public Ministry, has been following up on these cases and has managed to capture the perpetrators, bringing them to justice,” he highlighted. Pesqueirareferring to the tragic events that have touched the forces of the order.
Regarding the perception of the delinquency in it countryassured that the institution’s statistics show a different reality than what some suggest. “No, we are not losing control. In fact, published statistics reveal that the death rate per 100,000 inhabitants in the country It is one of the lowest in the region. The measures adopted by the Police are giving results and, despite the challenges, the Dominican Republic continues to be one of the safest countries in the area, as reflected in the figures,” he concluded.
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